DeMarco Murray finally gets going in Eagles’ Week 5 win

Eagles running back DeMarco Murray (29) certainly won't be disappointed about his workload in the Eagles' Week 5 win over the Saints.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back DeMarco Murray nearly doubled his total rushing yards through the regular season's quarter point after getting loose for 83 yards rushing in the Eagles' Week 5 39-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Murray finished with 83 yards rushing and a touchdown on 20 carries after having totaled just 47 yards prior to Week 5. Murray also tacked on 37 yards receiving on seven receptions.

The Eagles got things going on the ground early, and it carried through over the course of the game. The Eagles finished the game with 186 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 34 carries.